Pope Francis

Head of the Catholic Church since 2013

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Pope Francis is head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State. He is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century papacy of the Syrian pope Gregory III.

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Pope Francis visits Singapore with China relations in spotlight Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published 16 hours ago

Pope Francis calls for protection of young people during visit to Timor-Leste It is an indirect acknowledgment of the abuse scandal involving Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero, Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 3 days ago

Pope Francis lands in Timor-Leste to encourage its recovery from traumatic past About 98% of its 1.3 million people are Catholic, making it the most Catholic country outside the Vatican. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:38Published 4 days ago

Pope brings toys and medicine to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea Pope Francis is the second pope to visit Papua New Guinea, on the second-leg of his four nation trip through Southeast Asia and Oceania. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

Pope Francis and grand imam sign joint declaration calling for peace The Pope and imam pledged to to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment, issuing a joint call for interfaith friendship and common cause. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

Pope starts Asia tour in Indonesia to promote interfaith dialogue Pope Francis is the third leader of the Catholic Church to visit the country, home to Asia's third-largest congregation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

Pope Francis Under Fire: Accusation of 'Appeasing Globalists' After Calling Anti-Migrant 'Grave Sin' Pope Francis has ignited a firestorm of controversy with his recent remarks condemning the treatment of migrants, labeling those who reject them as committing a "grave" sin. In his address, the Pope.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

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Pope Francis visits East Timor as part of his longest overseas journey Pope Francis has arrived in East Timor as part of his longest overseas journey yet to four countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Meet Pope Francis Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez might be feeling more blessed than usual today ... 'cause they're fresh off meeting the Pope, and diving into climate change with him. Lauren shared several photos.. TMZ.com - Published on August 15, 2024
PM Modi becomes most followed world leader on X, crosses 100 million followers PM Modi is far ahead of other world leaders including US President Joe Biden, who currently has 38.1 million followers, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the present ruler of Dubai (11.2 million) and Pope Francis.. DNA - Published on July 14, 2024

TMZ TV Hot Takes: Kate Middleton's Parade Plans, Pope Francis, Conor McGregor Kate Middleton's cancer treatment is going well, Pope Francis is hanging with Hollywood's biggest comedians and Conor McGregor's suffering a setback ... all this and more on today's hot takes. First up.. TMZ.com - Published on June 15, 2024
G7 Summit: PM Modi, Pope Francis share a warm embrace at outreach session PM Modi met Pope Francis upon reaching the Summit after he was welcomed by Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni as India participated as an 'Outreach Nation' in the G7 Summit. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024
Pope Francis Meets With Hollywood's Biggest Comedians at Vatican Pope Francis received a warm -- and very funny -- welcome at the Vatican from some of the biggest comedians in America, including Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg. The pontiff greeted a TON.. TMZ.com - Published on June 14, 2024

Pope issues AI warning as he becomes first pontiff to address G7 Pope Francis has issued a warning about AI as he became the first pontiff to address the G7 summit of world leaders. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2024
Pope Francis 'repeats homophobic slur' Weeks after apologising for using a highly offensive word about gay men - the Pope has reportedly used the same term again. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2024
Pope Francis Repeats Gay Slur, Already Apologized For Same Thing Pope Francis has yet again used a disparaging slur against gay people behind closed Vatican doors -- less than a month after apologizing for doing the same thing. According to ANSA -- the leading news.. TMZ.com - Published on June 11, 2024
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Diddy Grand Jury, Pope Francis Slur, Hayden Hopkins We're just getting over the hump in the week, but we're still rolling with some fire TV takes. Let's start out on "TMZ Live" ... where Harvey and Charles discussed the latest development in the Diddy.. TMZ.com - Published on May 30, 2024

Pope Francis' Homophobic Slur No Big Deal, Says Openly Gay UK Priest Pope Francis' homophobic slur is being dismissed as no big deal, especially considering most seminaries are mostly made up of gay dudes ... so claims one priest anyway. Father James Alison -- a.. TMZ.com - Published on May 28, 2024
Pope Francis Uses Homophobic Slur 'Faotness' Behind Closed Doors Pope Francis got all homophobic behind closed Vatican doors, referencing "faotness" in defending the Church's ban on gays becoming priests. The Pope mused ..."There is already an air of fa**otness".. TMZ.com - Published on May 28, 2024
London-born teenager - dubbed 'God's influencer' - set to become first millennial saint A London-born teenager is set to become the first millennial to be made a saint after he has had a second miracle attributed to him by Pope Francis. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2024	Pope makes first visit out of Rome for seven months after health scares Pope Francis has made his first trip out of Rome for seven months with a visit to Venice where he asked worshippers to "pray for me". Sky News - Published on April 28, 2024
Pope skips Good Friday procession to protect health, Vatican says Pope Francis did not take part in the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome, to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024	Pope says Ukraine should have courage to negotiate end to war with Russia Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to have "the courage of the white flag" and negotiate an end to the war against Russia. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2024
Pope Francis calls for global ban on 'despicable' surrogacy Pope Francis has called for a global ban on the "despicable" practice of surrogacy in a speech listing what he believed were threats to peace and human dignity. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2024	'Very memorable moment': PM Modi recalls his meeting with Pope Francis IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2023
Despite it making him a style icon, Pope wants regulation of AI Pope Francis has thrown his support behind calls for AI to be regulated. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023	Pope postpones events for treatment on lung inflammation Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments. Sky News - Published on November 27, 2023
Pope Francis cancels audiences due to 'mild flu' Pope Francis has cancelled his scheduled audiences because of mild flu, according to the Vatican. Sky News - Published on November 25, 2023	Pope Francis Fires Texas' Bishop Strickland Over Constant Criticism A conservative Texas-based bishop got the boot by Catholicism's top dog after constantly criticizing him as too liberal ... and after refusing to resign when asked. Pope Francis announced Saturday that.. TMZ.com - Published on November 11, 2023
Warming world nearing 'point of no return', says Pope Francis Pope Francis has appealed to world leaders to address climate change before it's too late, warning the planet is nearing a "point of no return". Sky News - Published on October 4, 2023	Europe does not have migrant 'emergency', pope says Pope Francis has challenged European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, insisting the continent does not face a migration "emergency" but rather a long-term reality.. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2023
Sylvester Stallone Meets the Pope, Shadowboxes Him at Vatican Sylvester Stallone met one of his biggest fans during a family trip to the Vatican ... the Pope!!! The 'Rocky' star spent his Friday touring Vatican City, and was actually granted an audience with Pope.. TMZ.com - Published on September 8, 2023	Pope Francis Discharged From Hospital After Nine-Day Stay Pope Francis is clearly feeling much better after a lengthy hospital stay, headed home with a big toothy grin on his face. The 86-year-old pontiff was discharged from Gemelli Hospital Friday morning.. TMZ.com - Published on June 16, 2023
Pope Francis leaves hospital after surgery Pope Francis has left hospital in Rome nine days after undergoing surgery for a hernia. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2023	Vatican gives update on Pope's condition after second night in hospital recovering from surgery Pope Francis had a second good night in hospital following his abdominal surgery, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published on June 9, 2023
Pope Francis's three-hour hernia operation a 'success' Pope Francis has had a successful operation to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2023	Pope Francis in hospital for check-up Pope Francis has gone to Rome's Gemelli hospital for a check-up. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2023
Pope Francis gives women vote in upcoming influential bishops' meeting Pope Francis has approved changes that will allow women to vote at a global meeting of bishops for the first time. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2023	Pope Francis to miss Good Friday procession in Rome Pope Francis will miss the Good Friday procession due to "extremely cold weather in Rome", the Vatican said. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2023
Pope Francis leaves hospital after being treated for respiratory infection Pope Francis joked "I'm still alive" as he left hospital following treatment for a respiratory infection. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2023	'I'm still alive': Pope jokes as he leaves hospital after three-day stay Pope Francis joked "I'm still alive" as he left hospital following treatment for a respiratory infection. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2023
Pope 'improving' after first night in hospital with infection Pope Francis is "progressively improving", the Vatican has said, after he was admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023